Curves on Main invites everyone to join them for a walk up Mt. Rubidoux this Friday March 20th at 6pm. We will meet at the entrance on the side of the mountain by Ryan Bonaminio Park. Everyone is welcome to join us and if you are interested you can RSVP by calling 951-276-7100.

AIReal Yoga™ is the first and ONLY form of Aerial Yoga accredited by the Yoga Alliance. Uses a looped fabric (hammock) that swivels freely on a single point taking you to a higher level. It allows you to deepen your stretch, be fully supported in nature, and serves as a tool you can hold on to for balance and as a spotting device which safely guides you into postures you might have thought are reserved for gymnasts. This new form of yoga is equally beneficial for beginners and advanced students alike. You will be practicing your fitness in the air, defying gravity, moving freely, releasing fear, and floating into a deeper understanding of your wellness. You will leave an AIReal Yoga™class feeling taller, leaner, and quite literally, higher.

Join us for the kickoff event and Walk with the Mayor from 9am to 12pm at Ryan Bonaminio Park in Riverside.

The Start R.I.G.H.T. Challenge is a city-wide, healthy-living campaign and challenge that aims to increase health knowledge and access to fitness and educational opportunities for Riverside Residents. The Challenge is completely FREE for people who live and work in Riverside to take part in! Residents who participate in the challenge have a chance to win a grand prize of $500. This year those that complete the challenge, by having both an entry weigh-in and exit weigh-out, are entered in a drawing to win $300. We will be giving away two $300 prizes.

In addition, the neighborhood who logs the most activity in 2015 will be crowned “Riverside’s Fittest Neighborhood” by Mayor Rusty Bailey.

Who is eligible?

Anyone who lives or works in the City of Riverside is eligible to enter the challenge. You will be asked to provide your address upon signing up for the Challenge through the MyPassport App.

How can I sign up for the Challenge?

Signing up for the challenge is easy! Just go to the MyPassport App and enter your information! If you would like to be eligible to win prizes, you will need to have an official weigh-in and weigh-out. Weigh-ins will be conducted starting on March 14 at the Start R.I.G.H.T. kickoff at Ryan Bonaminio Park in Riverside from 9 am to 12 pm. If you cannot make the event, please schedule a weigh-in on the week of March 16 to March 20 with Riverside Community Health Foundation by calling 951.788.3471! All participants must have an official weigh-in by March 20 at 5 pm to be eligible for cash prizes.

Children, under the age of 18, do not need an official weigh-in to participate. We ask that they simply sign-up via the MyPassport App (after getting permission from their parents of course!) and sign-up. Super easy!

How can I win prizes?

Only adults, over the age of 18, are eligible to win cash prizes. The adult who loses the most weight, by percent of overall body weight, will win $500. Those adult participants who complete an official weigh-in and weigh-out from designated Start R.I.G.H.T. staff will also be entered in a drawing to win $300. Two $300 prizes will be given away. Weigh-ins will be conducted starting on March 14, 2015 at the Start R.I.G.H.T. Challenge kickoff event at Ryan Bonaminio Park in Riverside from 9 am to 12 pm. If you are unable to make this event, please schedule a weigh-in with Riverside Community Health Foundation the following week ( March 16 to 20) by calling 951.788.3471.

In addition, we will be awarding $500 to the school whose student’s log the most activity time during the Challenge. And, the Neighborhood that logs the most minutes of activity during the challenge will win the title of Riverside’s Fittest Neighborhood!

The last week of the Challenge is officially here. We hope you’ve enjoyed yourselves over the past couple of weeks — now it is time to see your results.

The official weigh-outs for the Start R.I.G.H.T. Challenge — which you must have in order to be eligible for prizes (1 $500 and 2 $300 prizes) — will take place throughout the coming week. The following times are available for your weigh-out or check-out (for kids):

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Challenge News

We’ve officially set up our midpoint check-ins for those of you who would like to see how far you have come from the beginning of the challenge. We’ll be joining up with Alvord Unified School District at their “Set for Summer” Wellness fair.

If you can’t make this event, but would still like to get a midpoint weigh-in please call us at 951.788.3471 to schedule an appointment at another time. We realize this is a little after the official midpoint check-in date, so feel free to schedule earlier if needed.

The midpoint check-in is not mandatory to win prizes, but it is helpful in tracking your progress.

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Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day Gift? Well if your Mom is a trying this challenge or is looking to live a healthier lifestyle, the folks over at health.com offer up some excellent ideas for healthy Mother’s Day presents.

Here’s some ideas from the article:

A good night’s sleep

“Adequate sleep is linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, as well as other health conditions.

“Buy your mom satin sheets, a new mattress, a mattress cover, or a luxurious pillow to encourage better sleep,” Dr. Savard says. “We know that restorative sleep is critical to our immune system and heart health.”

For new mothers, offer to watch the baby while she takes a nap. This will also allow you to spend quality time with the kids, so “it’s a win-win,” she says.”

The gift of healthy eating

“Rather than an expensive, artery-clogging brunch, make mom a light meal from your favorite healthy cookbook and leave the book behind for her to try out later. If she already cooks, present her with some skinny-kitchen gadgets, like a steam basket, grill pan, or oil mister.

You could even spring for a visit with a nutritionist and follow it with a healthy meal. “Mother’s Day is a great reason to get your mom to see a nutritionist,” Greene says. “Nutritionists can really tailor their advice to whatever issues mom is having with her diet.”

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Friday, April 4 is the last day you can register for The Challenge to be eligible for prizes.

Just a reminder that today is the last to register for the Challenge to be eligible for the grand prizes. In order to be officially registered, adults must receive a weigh-in and children must receive a check-in. Call 951.788.3471 for more info.

Can I still participate in the Challenge if I didn’t sign up before the 4th?

Yes! You can enter the Challenge at any time throughout the Challenge months and take advantage of all the free classes. If you registered after April 4th, you just won’t be able to receive the grand prize winnings!